Gore School Choir Prepares Vestments for Debut
The Gore school choir has completed white cape top and wine skirt vestments. Made by choir members under Mrs Lawrence Weaver and Miss Rebecca Adams, they debut Wednesday evening December 20 at 8 pm. Funds raised through performances and teacher contributions. Rehearsals began earlier this year under Coolie Verner with pianist Mrs Clementine Ward. Members include Sopranos Rosalie Fox Garlan dine Constable Juanita Roe and others, Altos Julia Link Maxine Anderson Mary Lou Cooper Fay Clemons, and Boys Scott Wingfield Ralph Frye Billy Michael Frank Anderson.
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Gore School
Lawrence Weaver
Rebecca Adams
Moling and
Cather
Coolie Verner
Clementine Ward
Rosalie Fox
Garlandine Constable
Juanita Roe
Mar
Virginia DeHaven
Anna Belle Hook
Hazel Johnson
Virginia Nixon
Lucille Hook
Elzada Michael
Dorothy Biggert
Evelyn Anderson
Lillian Triplett
Indi Triplett
Marie Good
June Triplett
Eva Foreman
Hazel Foreman
Marguerite Wisecarver
Julia Link
Maxine Anderson
Mary Lou Cooper
Fay Clemons
Crystal Triplett
Helen H
Louise Berryhill
Ruby Latte
Edna Rosenberger
Corinne Wingfield
Scott Wingfield
Ralph Frye
Billy Michael
Frank Anderson
Harold Larrick
Another Ship Is Sent Down
London reports the torpedoing of the 1,670 ton steamer Horsted with 13 survivors and three bodies landed. Five crewmen were rescued, while the ship sank in the North Sea. Helsinki's population is stated as 285,000 in a separate Q and A.
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London
North Sea
Safe Driver Honor Roll Names New Traffic Safety Honorees
The Junior Board of Trade announces two new Safe Driver honorees chosen by police and observers for exemplary driving. The latest selections are Mrs. L. M. Allen and Lemon Stotler, following a long list of previous winners such as Miss Mary Pearson and Wallace Lutz.
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Board of Trade
L. M. Allen Lemon Stotler
Hazel Newlin
Peyton Marshall
Albert Bywaters
J. P. Arthur
B. P. Harrison
O. L. Jamison
Lee Brown
Mildred Jones
William Slonaker
Bridge Plans Decided Upon for Potomac and Shenandoah Links
Maryland plans a $800000 Potomac span at Sandy Hook with $300000 state funding and $500000 federal aid. Virginia to cover $100000 for the Harpers Ferry South abutment. West Virginia and federal funds to finance the Shenandoah bridge. Ezra Whitman announces plans to seek bids in spring, with federal approval required.
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Baltimore
Potomac River
Sandy Hook
State Roads Commission
Ezra B. Whitman
Whitman
Maryland
Shenandoah River
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Virginia
Shenandoah Bridge
West Virginia
Sey
Clarke Chamber Plans Community Christmas Tree in Berryville
Clarke Chamber of Commerce members at a December luncheon formed a committee to arrange a community Christmas tree party funded by a card party at Mrs. Blackburn Smith’s home. They accepted invitations to attend the dedication of the new American Legion Community Building and to hear Congressman A Willis Robertson speak on modern trends. Next meeting is January 8, 1940, with White Post school providing place cards. Town Council and chamber to fund town lighting and decorations.
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Berryville
Ralph M. Ware
Clarke Chamber of Saummneice
Blackburn. Smith
Thes Chamber
American Legion
A. Willis Robertson
Rose MacDonald
Clarke County
Virginia
White Post School
Chamber
Advent Of Amish Settlers Near Maryland Brings Hope
A handful of Amish families from Lancaster PA plan to settle in St. Marys County Maryland buying farm land to build homes. They will diversify crops and rehabilitate overworked tobacco land while teaching Southern Marylanders the merits of general farming and soil conservation.
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Leonardstown
Mad
Pennsylvania
Maryland
T. B. Symons
University of Maryland
St. Mary’s County
Lancaster County
Chasing Rainbows Origin Told in Mon Mon Evening Star
The Evening Star teases a feature on the origin of the phrase chasing rainbows and its cultural meaning, mentioning OMPS Funeral Home in relation to the notice or ad context.
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Evening Star
Omps Funeral Home
Vandenberg Seeks Presidential Inquiry on Soviet Ties
Senator Vandenberg calls Roosevelt to probe if the Soviet government abided by pledges in the 1933 Roosevelt-Litvinov accord and whether U S recognition of Soviet Russia should be withdrawn to halt Soviet influence in the United States. He cites alleged violations linked to Russia's aims against constitutional America and asks for a formal inquiry.
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Washington
Senator Vandenberg
R-Mich
Roosevelt
United States
Russia
Vandenberg
Congress
Finland
Michigan
Dies Committee
Xxx
Roosevelt-Litvinov
Soviet Russia
America
Place To Stay
Hartford report shows William H. Murray age 42 turning in a fire alarm after lacking a place to sleep. He is to be detained for the next 30 days.
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Hartford
Conn
William H. Murray
Promised Freedom to Practice Religion in Mary
A fragment notes a pledge granting freedom to observe religion and customs in Mary. It mentions rights to worship, cultural practices, and community protection under an unspecified agreement or decree. Further details are unclear in the readable text.
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Mary
Financier Sentenced in Mail Fraud Conspiracy Case
New York December 5 investment banker Stephen Paine son of the founder of Paine Webber and Company was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison after a Friday conviction on mail fraud and conspiracy. Co defendants S Leo Solomont Thomas W Morris and Howard F Hansell Jr each drew two year terms with Ralph A Robb having pleaded guilty.
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New York
Stephen Paine
Paine
Paine, Webber and Company
S. Leo Solomont
Thomas W. Morris
Boston
Howard F. Hansell, Jr
Ralph A. Robb
Plotters Against King Executed in Siam
Bangkok reports eight alleged plotters against Siam’s 14-year-old King Ananda were executed after a special court found them guilty of conspiracy to overthrow the boy king. The crackdown followed mass arrests and retirements of over 50 high army officers earlier in January, with Prajadhipok having abdicated in 1935 and Ananda ruling under a regency.
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Bangkok
Siam
Ananda
Prajadhipok
Much Money Placed On Ponies In Maryland Year
Maryland racing figures show close to 35 million dollars wagered on horses this year across four one mile and five half mile tracks. State tax revenue from racing rose to 1.166 million dollars, up 216 thousand from last year, while total bets reached 34.991 million, an increase of 2.829 million.
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Baltimore
Maryland
State Racing Commission
Health Warning Promotes Thorough Cooking of Pork
Dr. I C Riggin Richmond state health commissioner warns rural communities risk trichina is by eating raw smoked sausage and raw pudding. He notes cases of illness from undercooked pork and urges cooking until center is no longer red for safety.
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I. C. Riggin
Richmond
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
35 Indicted in Detroit Tile Trade Monopoly Case
A federal grand jury indicted 35 individuals eight manufacturing firms three contractors associations two AFL local unions and robbers for creating a tile trade monopoly in the Detroit area.
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Detroit
A. F. L. Union
Winchester mayor urges support for tuberculosis Christmas seal drive
Dr. C. R. Anderson appeals to Winchester citizens to join the Tuberculosis Drive by buying Christmas seals. The District Nurse Association explains stamps aid control of the white plague, aiding children and adults lacking funds, and urges continued community effort to combat the disease.
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C. R. Anderson
Citizens of
Winchester
District Nurse Association
Anderson
Deer Kills Reported by Felix Lew and Theft of Car
Felix Lew killed two eight point bucks after sundown. The vehicle used in the hunt was borrowed and later ran dry of gas. The rifle was left at a filling station for security. A $46 fine was imposed for the incident.
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San Antonio
Tex
Felix Lew
Lewis
Aes Lewis
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Gibraltar
Kiel Canal
Reich
Chasing Rainbows
Firestone Auto Supply and Service CO
Coe
Bayer Iin
Dr. Riggin
Money Matters
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Toy Dept
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